The Isuzu D-Max electric pickup is set to go on sale in the UK in the early part of 2026, with the right-hand drive version following shortly after the left-hand drive model that will be launched at the end of this year.
Isuzu has confirmed some crucial details about the new truck, including the fact that it will come with full-time four wheel drive, a payload of more than one tonne and a maximum towing capacity of 3.5 tonnes. More information is due by the middle of 2025, including information on the expected official range.
The Isuzu D-Max BEV will offer lots of the features that a standard pickup provides, meaning that it should still be able to perform plenty of the tough tasks often required of vehicles in this class.
The D-Max BEV 4WD system uses electronic axles front and rear, while also promises the progressive acceleration and quiet driving experience that is a characteristic of electric vehicles.
Dual motors, lots of pulling power
There is a pair of electric motors, one at the front and one at the rear, combining to provide a total power output of 174hp (130kW). The front provides 54hp (40kW) of this while the rear makes up the remaining 120hp (90kW). It also comes with a strong torque output of 325Nm that means Isuzu claims the electric D-Max should be capable of a maximum towing capacity of 3.5 tonnes – something not all diesel trucks are capable of offering.
This is alongside a payload that will be music to the ears of all those that put their pickup trucks through a business. The D-Max BEV also has the ability to carry a full 1,000kg payload, which means it will be eligible for the much lower commercial vehicle tax rates in the UK.
The one notable thing that Isuzu hasn’t given details on is the likely range that the D-Max BEV will offer. It has said that it will have a 66.9kWh Lithium-ion battery, though. This is smaller than the battery offered in the only other electric pickup on sale in the UK – the Maxus T90EV has an 88.55kWh battery and an official range of just over 200 miles.
UK and Europe plans confirmed
When the Isuzu D-Max BEV comes to the UK it is expected to be as a double cab to start off with, with UK managing director Alan Able confirming that it will be priced higher than the equivalent diesel version. It is also expected to be offered in the higher V-Cross trim levels to start off with, although this is yet to be confirmed.
Able expects that the initial target customers will be the likes of local government and energy sector companies, which he says are ‘crying out’ for 4x4 EV pickups. Small fleets like this will likely make up the majority of demand, he explains, as they have already made the transition to electric on the passenger car side and are now looking to do the same with their commercial vehicles.
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